What happens if you have lipo and skin removal and the upper arm becomes smaller than your forearm?

May 24, 2025
Asked By:Lynds0440 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Hello, Hypothetically speaking, what happens if you have larger arms and have lipo and skin removal to the upper arm which then becomes smaller than your forearm? Would a plastic surgeon realize this could be a possibility as they’re performing lipo & brachioplasty to your arms or would it be a “surprise” once I’m healed and notice my forearm circumference is larger than my upper arms? Would I need to then come back for forearm lipo and lift? I’ve read on this website that forearms are not a popular body region for lifts/lipo. What can be done for the forearms?

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